Valencay
Valençay AOC is one of the classic French cheeses made near the town of Valençay in the Indre department of central France. Named after the town itself, this goat's milk cheese is made using unpasteurized milk. The cheese attained AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) status in 1998, marking Valençay as the inaugural region to receive such recognition.
Originally boasting a perfect pyramid shape with a pointed apex, Valençay underwent a modification in appearance when Napoleon, following an unsuccessful Egyptian expedition, ordered the removal of the cheese's top. Subsequently, Valençay has been consistently made with a flattened top.
This cheese fresh cheese has a gentle, comforting flavour. Its rustic blue-grey rind is darkened through a dusting of charcoal powder. Valençay pairs harmoniously with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc wine.
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